This week in coastal Delaware, the calendar reads like a love letter to freedom, flowers, and jazz. Whether you’re honoring Juneteenth, planting your face in a peony, or debating whether Dogs in a Pile is a band or just your weekend reality, there’s no wrong way to participate.
THU, JUNE 19: Juneteenth Celebration in West Rehoboth
4 to 7 p.m. • Free • Hosted by Developing Artist Collaboration, this gathering isn’t about hashtags – it’s about showing up, listening, and honoring a history that’s both heavy and holy. Expect live music, soul food, and community.
THU, JUNE 19: Rocking the Docks – Dogs In A Pile at Lewes Ferry Terminal
6 p.m. • $44 • Psychedelic jam band meets scenic waterfront. Come for the view, stay for the hypnotic guitar solos.
THU, JUNE 19: Concert by the Canal – The Gatsby Gang at Lewes Canalfront Park
6 to 8 p.m. • Free • Jazz, picnics, and prohibition-era vibes – minus the consequences.
SAT, JUNE 21: 34th Annual Lewes Garden Tour
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Gorgeous gardens, light envy, and delusions of backyard grandeur.
WED, JUNE 25: Joey Harkum Trio at Rehoboth Ale House
7 p.m. • $20 • Folk-rock therapy in musical form. Low-key, high-emotion.
Marissa’s Picks
FRI, JUNE 20: Family-Friendly 80s Dance Party 7 p.m.
Leg warmers meet parental supervision. The DJ plays like it’s 1989, and even your kids will wish they were born in the age of cassette tapes and pixelated glory. Guilt-trip your nostalgia, celebrate Pride History Month, and still be home by bedtime.
MORE TO HEAR AND DO AT THE BOOTH
SUN, JUNE 22: Gordon Sterling and The People
WED, JUNE 25: Open Mic Night
SAT, JUNE 28: Salad Days Documentary Screening (10th Anniversary)
SUN, JUNE 29: Drag Dinner at The Booth
Visit listeningbooth.com/shows for tickets.
